Petition Letter
I have been accepted to participate in a work and study placement through Trent University for the Academic Year 2015-2016. I will be in Ghana for the entire duration of my placement. During this placement, I will be studying for one semester (Fall) and working either at an NGO or Grassroots organization for the second semester (Winter). In the Fall Semester I will be enrolled in four courses, earning a total of 5 credits. This is because the Community Development Course is worth 2 credits.
I am writing this appeal primarily because I will be taking a semester off from studying to work at either an NGO or Grassroots organization. I am aware of the academic consequences this has, but I accepted this placement because of the opportunity and experience I hope to receive once I complete this year long placement. I believe that I am capable and will do whatever it takes to ensure that I make-up for these lost credits, and to ensure that I graduate with the necessary credits and requirements. I have been in contact with both the Economics and Devs Undergraduate Chairs about my placement, and have come up with a temporary academic plan for my fourth year.
I am also aware that since I will only be studying for one semester, I will need to ensure that I do well in these courses in the fall semester. This is primarily because I will find it quite difficult and overwhelming if I have to re-take any of these courses upon my return. Therefore I will try my level best to ensure that I maintain a minimum grade of B in all the courses.
Studying in a different establishment than Queens brings about its own challenges and difficulties. This is because the host university's grading system as well as the professor¿¿s expectations is bound to be extremely different than what I am used to at Queens. Therefore, I might have a difficult time adapting to this new academic environment but I will ensure that this will not impede my academics. I will ensure that I am well adapted to the academic expectations, and hope to be successful in my academics.
I am writing this appeal primarily because I will be taking a semester off from studying to work at either an NGO or Grassroots organization. I am aware of the academic consequences this has, but I accepted this placement because of the opportunity and experience I hope to receive once I complete this year long placement. I believe that I am capable and will do whatever it takes to ensure that I make-up for these lost credits, and to ensure that I graduate with the necessary credits and requirements. I have been in contact with both the Economics and Devs Undergraduate Chairs about my placement, and have come up with a temporary academic plan for my fourth year.
I am also aware that since I will only be studying for one semester, I will need to ensure that I do well in these courses in the fall semester. This is primarily because I will find it quite difficult and overwhelming if I have to re-take any of these courses upon my return. Therefore I will try my level best to ensure that I maintain a minimum grade of B in all the courses.
Studying in a different establishment than Queens brings about its own challenges and difficulties. This is because the host university's grading system as well as the professor¿¿s expectations is bound to be extremely different than what I am used to at Queens. Therefore, I might have a difficult time adapting to this new academic environment but I will ensure that this will not impede my academics. I will ensure that I am well adapted to the academic expectations, and hope to be successful in my academics.